B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
College of the Sciences and Mathematics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Calculus I | ||
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Principles of Economics (Micro) | ||
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| BME 110 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| BME 120 | Introduction to Computer Aided Engineering Design | 3 |
| PHY 170 | Physics I | 4 |
| BME 320 | Biostatistics for Engineers | 3 |
| BME 460 | Biomedical Device Design | 3 |
| PHY 180 | Physics II | 4 |
| BME 220 | Statics | 3 |
| BME 230 | Dynamics | 3 |
| CHE 230 | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| BIO 265 | Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers | 4 |
| BME 310 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| BME 315 | Biomedical Engineering Laboratory I | 2 |
| BME 325 | Biomedical Engineering Laboratory II | 2 |
| BME 335 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| BME 345 | Biotransport Phenomena | 4 |
| BME 355 | Biomedical Instrumentation | 3 |
| BME 365 | Biomechanics for Engineers | 3 |
| BME 410 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| BME 450 | Regulatory and GMP | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Select 9 credit of BME electives. | 9 | |
| Related Cognates | ||
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 261 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 315 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| CHE 104 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CRL 104 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| BME 420 | Senior Design II 1 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 126 | |
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
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The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BME 110 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CHE 103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| WRT 120 or WRT 123 |
Effective Writing I or Effective Writing with Supplemental Writing Workshop |
3-4 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| BME 120 | Introduction to Computer Aided Engineering Design | 3 |
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CRL 103 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHE 104 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| PHY 170 | Physics I | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BME 220 | Statics | 3 |
| MAT 261 | Calculus III | 4 |
| BIO 110 | General Biology I | 4 |
| PHY 180 | Physics II | 4 |
| CRL 104 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BME 230 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MAT 315 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| BIO 265 | Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers | 4 |
| ECO 112 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| BME 310 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| BME 315 | Biomedical Engineering Laboratory I | 2 |
| BME 320 | Biostatistics for Engineers | 3 |
| BME 335 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| CHE 230 | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| PHI 180 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BME 325 | Biomedical Engineering Laboratory II | 2 |
| BME 345 | Biotransport Phenomena | 4 |
| BME 355 | Biomedical Instrumentation | 3 |
| BME 365 | Biomechanics for Engineers | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| BME 410 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| BME 460 | Biomedical Device Design | 3 |
| BME 455 | Bioprocess Engineering | 3 |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BME 420 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| BME 450 | Regulatory and GMP | 3 |
| BME 465 | Cell and Tissue Engineering | 3 |
| BME 470 | Artificial Organs and Cryobiology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 126-127 | |
